Local musicians cover Paul Simon’s “Graceland” at May 6 benefit for Helpmate

Local musicians including Josh Blake, Debrissa McKinney, Aaron Woody Wood and Kellin Watson — among many others — take part in a special cover show on Wednesday, May 6. They will perform Paul Simon’s album Graceland in its entirety, onstage at Isis Restaurant & Music Hall. Proceeds from the event benefit Helpmate.

Press release from organizers:

More than fifteen local musicians will gather in a collaborative effort to support local non-profit Helpmate at Isis Music Hall on May 6. Orchestrated by local musician, producer, and IamAVL.com co-founder Josh Blake, Safe and Sound Presents: Retrospective Collective will include a very special Prix Fixe dinner prepared by Chef Mike Mahoney and will include instrumental music during dinner and the album played in its entirety.

Tickets can be purchased at www.safeandsoundavl.com

The following artists are confirmed with additional cameos to be announced:

Josh Blake
Debrissa McKinney
Derrick Lee Johnson
Jamar A. Woods
Aaron Woody Wood
Phil Bronson
Jeff Knorr
Ryan G Reardon
Alex Bradley
Kyle Snuffer
Tyler Housholder
Kellin Watson

Schedule
6pm Dinner reservations begin
(Reservations must be made in advance by calling Isis at 828-575-2737)
7pm Live Dinner Music begins
8pm Local musicians perform Paul Simon’s Album “Graceland” in its entirety.

Tickets
$20/General Admission

$65/ Includes Prix Fixe Dinner by Isis Restaurant and Show and VIP seating.
A three course meal prepared by Chef Mike Mahoney and special VIP seating for this very special Asheville show.

$500 to sponsor a table of 6 – includes a drink upon arrival and your business name featured at the event.
Very special seating for six sponsored by your business. Be greeted with a complimentary cocktail, beer or wine. Then enjoy a three course meal prepared by Chef Mike Mahoney. This purchase is a tax deductible donation to Helpmate.

About Helpmate
Proceeds to benefit Helpmate, Buncombe County’s non-profit agency providing safety, shelter and support for victims of domestic violence.

For tickets, please visit:
www.safeandsoundavl.com

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About Alli Marshall
Alli Marshall has lived in Asheville for more than 20 years and loves live music, visual art, fiction and friendly dogs. She is the winner of the 2016 Thomas Wolfe Fiction Prize and the author of the novel "How to Talk to Rockstars," published by Logosophia Books. Follow me @alli_marshall

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